DSers 1688 Dropshipping: Complete Guide to Sourcing, Importing & Fulfilling Orders

1688 is now a supported sourcing channel within DSers, allowing merchants to discover products from participating 1688 Dropshipping suppliers and manage the entire sourcing and fulfillment workflow in one place.

With the 1688 integration, DSers continues to evolve beyond an AliExpress-focused solution into a multi-source eCommerce automation platform that supports AliExpress, 1688 Dropshipping, and Alibaba.com.

Merchants can source products, import them into DSers, publish them to supported online stores, and automate order fulfillment—all without switching between multiple systems.

Why Use 1688 for Dropshipping?

Compared with many cross-border sourcing platforms, 1688 offers merchants access to a large domestic supplier network and competitive sourcing opportunities.

Lower Product Costs

1688 is China's largest domestic wholesale marketplace, connecting businesses with factories and first-tier suppliers.

Compared with retail-oriented marketplaces, many suppliers on 1688 offer more competitive pricing, helping merchants:

• Reduce product sourcing costs
• Improve profit margins
• Stay competitive on pricing
• Allocate more budget to marketing and business growth

Flexible Order Quantities

Many suppliers participating in 1688 Dropshipping support purchasing products individually, allowing merchants to fulfill customer orders without maintaining inventory.

This flexibility makes it easier to:

• Test new products
• Explore different product categories
• Expand into new markets
• Scale gradually without significant upfront inventory investment

Wide Product Selection

1688 offers millions of products across a wide variety of categories, providing merchants with more sourcing options for different markets and niches.

Many products become available on 1688 before appearing on international marketplaces, allowing sellers to explore potential opportunities earlier and compare sourcing options.

Simplified Sourcing Workflow

Instead of switching between multiple platforms, merchants can manage sourcing and fulfillment directly within DSers.

From product discovery to order fulfillment, DSers centralizes the workflow by allowing merchants to:

• Discover products
• Import products
• Edit listings
• Publish to supported stores
• Synchronize orders
• Pay suppliers
• Sync tracking information

This helps reduce manual operations and improve overall fulfillment efficiency.

How to Import 1688 Products into DSers

Importing products from 1688 follows the same workflow used across other supported sourcing channels in DSers.

Step 1: Find Products

Log in to your DSers dashboard and navigate to Find Products.

Browse products from supported 1688 Dropshipping suppliers and identify items that fit your target market.

Step 2: Import to Your Import List

Once you've found a suitable product, click Import to add it to your Import List.

From there, you can prepare the product before publishing it to your store.

Step 3: Optimize Product Listings

Before publishing, review and customize your product listing, including:

• Product title
• Description
• Images
• Variants
• Pricing

You can also use Bulk Pricing Rules to automatically calculate retail prices and maintain consistent profit margins.

Step 4: Push Products to Your Store

After reviewing your listing, select the products and click Push to Store.

DSers supports publishing imported 1688 products to supported eCommerce platforms, including:

• Shopify
• WooCommerce
• Wix
• Shopline
• Other supported platforms

Once published, your products become available in your online store.

Understanding the 1688 Order & Fulfillment Workflow

After your products are live and customers begin placing orders, DSers automatically synchronizes order information to simplify fulfillment.

1. Automated Order Synchronization

When customers purchase mapped 1688 products from your store, the order is automatically synchronized into DSers under:

Open Orders → 1688 Dropshipping

This reduces manual data entry and streamlines order management.

2. Submit Orders for Fulfillment

Select one or multiple orders that are ready for fulfillment and submit them through DSers.

After submission, the orders move to the Awaiting Payment status, and DSers automatically generates the corresponding billing records.

3. Complete Payment

Merchants can review billing information and complete payment directly through the DSers billing system.

After payment is confirmed, suppliers begin preparing the products for shipment.

4. Tracking Synchronization

Once suppliers upload shipping information, DSers automatically synchronizes tracking numbers back to your connected store.

Tracking information can also be synchronized with supported payment providers, such as PayPal, helping merchants:

• Keep customers informed
• Improve post-purchase transparency
• Reduce disputes
• Minimize chargebacks
• Lower the risk of payment holds

Important Requirements and Limitations

TikTok Shop Is Currently Not Supported

Currently, DSers does not support publishing 1688 Dropshipping products to TikTok Shop.

TikTok Shop has fulfillment requirements that vary by market. Since products sourced through 1688 Dropshipping are typically shipped internationally from China, they are currently not supported for publishing to TikTok Shop within DSers.

Review Orders Before Fulfillment

Although DSers automates much of the fulfillment process, merchants should still review important order information before submitting orders, including:

• Shipping methods
• Customer addresses
• Product variants

Features such as Address Auto-fix and system alerts can help identify potential issues before fulfillment begins.

Final Thoughts

The DSers 1688 integration gives merchants access to one of the world's largest wholesale sourcing marketplaces while simplifying day-to-day dropshipping operations.

By combining 1688 with DSers' automation capabilities, merchants can reduce sourcing costs, simplify product management, and streamline order fulfillment through a centralized workflow.

Whether you're testing new products, expanding your catalog, or optimizing your sourcing strategy, 1688 Dropshipping within DSers provides a flexible and cost-effective way to manage cross-border eCommerce operations.

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